Bristol Slide Day 2025 – A Skate Day You’ll Remember (Promise)
Alright, listen up… If you’re even slightly into skating—or just want to hang with a crew that gets it—you can’t miss the Bristol Slide Day 2025. It’s happening on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and let me tell you, this isn’t just another “skate event.” This is the day for sliding, laughing, and leveling up your skills (without the usual “why-am-I-even-here?” pressure).
Why You’ll Love It
Imagine skating down Bridge Valley Road—a spot that’s normally off-limits—without cars or random pedestrians messing up your flow. It’s a dream setup, whether you’re just figuring out how to slide or you’ve already got your moves on lock. Add beginner-friendly lessons, a pump track sesh, and a laid-back slide jam to the mix, and boom—you’ve got an epic day lined up.
The Plan (Because You Need to Know)
📅 When: Sunday, May 11, 2025
🕘 Time: 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Bridge Valley Road, Brunel Way Pump Track, and Ashton Court (all in Bristol, of course)
Morning: Learn to Slide Without Eating Pavement
Let’s start with the good stuff—sliding lessons! From 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM, you’ll get hands-on tips from skaters who know their stuff. (Seriously, they’ll save you weeks of trial-and-error frustration.)
Here’s how it breaks down:
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Beginner & Intermediate Classes
- 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Beginner & Intermediate Classes
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Kids’ Beginner & Intermediate Classes
Class sizes are tiny—just five people—so you’ll actually learn something. Bonus? The fees go straight to the instructors, so you’re supporting the folks who make this magic happen.
📍 Lesson Spot: Bridge Valley Road
🅿️ Parking: Spot 1 or Spot 2
Afternoon: Chill, Skate, and Show Off (a Little)
- 1:30 PM: Head over to the Brunel Way Pump Track. It’s your chance to skate, meet cool people, and soak up the good vibes. Don’t overthink it—just show up and have fun.
📍 Parking: McAdam Way Car Park - 3:00 PM: The day ends with a Chill Slide Jam at Ashton Court. Whether you’re pulling off tricks or cheering from the sidelines, this is the perfect way to wrap things up.
📍 Parking: Ashton Court Mansion Car Park
What Makes This Day Different?
- The Spot: A closed-off road with the perfect slope—does it get better?
- For Everyone: Beginners, kids, intermediates—there’s space for all.
- The People: You’ll skate with rad folks from Bristol and beyond.
- A Good Cause: Every lesson fee goes straight to the instructors—good karma and good skating.
Tickets (Don’t Wait)
Tickets drop February 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Grab yours fast—they’ll go quicker than you think.
- General Admission: £20.00 (+£0.50 fee)
- Low-Income Admission: £15.00 (+£0.38 fee)
Big Thanks to Vandem Longboard Shop
If you skate in the UK, you already know about Vandem. They’re the real deal and a massive part of why this event is even happening.
Last Thing…
Look, whether you’re a slide wizard or you’ve never stepped on a board before, this is your day. Come for the lessons, the laughs, or just to soak up the vibes. But trust me—don’t sleep on this. Grab a ticket, bring your board, and let’s make some memories. See you there! 🤙